We've purchased low-enriched uranium from @urencoglobal for our first reactors. And we're working together to establish the fuel conversion capabilities those reactors will need. We have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the development of a uranium deconversion facility in Copenhagen.
Why does this matter?
Low-enriched uranium is supplied as uranium hexafluoride (UF₆). Our molten salt reactors require uranium tetrafluoride (UF₄) for fuel-salt production.
The proposed facility would enable that conversion, creating an important link between uranium enrichment and molten salt reactor fuel production.
Our ambition extends beyond our own reactors. We aim to develop fuel production capabilities that can also support other molten salt reactor developers and research institutions.
We're building the reactor technology, manufacturing capabilities and fuel infrastructure needed to bring molten salt reactors to market at scale; and fundamentally change how nuclear energy is produced.
Read the full announcement: copenhagenatomics.com/news/ca-urenco…
#CopenhagenAtomics #NuclearEnergy #MoltenSaltReactors
Why does this matter?
Low-enriched uranium is supplied as uranium hexafluoride (UF₆). Our molten salt reactors require uranium tetrafluoride (UF₄) for fuel-salt production.
The proposed facility would enable that conversion, creating an important link between uranium enrichment and molten salt reactor fuel production.
Our ambition extends beyond our own reactors. We aim to develop fuel production capabilities that can also support other molten salt reactor developers and research institutions.
We're building the reactor technology, manufacturing capabilities and fuel infrastructure needed to bring molten salt reactors to market at scale; and fundamentally change how nuclear energy is produced.
Read the full announcement: copenhagenatomics.com/news/ca-urenco…
#CopenhagenAtomics #NuclearEnergy #MoltenSaltReactors